We are really in uncertain times when it comes to CPU upgrade considerations. Just think: We really do not know how MSFS 2024 will affect CPU performance. Will the supposed better core/thread utilization improve performance of current CPUs? Will the X3D CPUs still maintain their performance edge o…

All righty then: the die is cast! Got my 9800X3D today at MSRP, so I am quite content. Intend buying the rest of the system around Black Friday. Looking forward to a good improvement on my 3700X!

[image] SlabsFly: big picture it still potentially makes sense for me to rather go for the newer CPU I 100% agree in your specific situation. Get the best you can afford at the price point that makes sense, and future proof as much as you can.

[image] TinnyPaladin232: Since I was looking at an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3d before considering MSFS2024’s supposed core usage improvements, I assume that an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3d would be a logical choice. This is from a simmer who has a 7900x3d (click on my gamer pic for PC specs). I know the mains…

[image] GOTAWAKEMAN: I’m also waiting for the 9800x3d. If an increase of only 8% in gaming performance compared to the 7800x3d will be confirmed, there is the great novelty of overclocking that will lead to much greater increases… I hope You don’t get much from “overclocking” a x3D in the Int…

[image] Mace9528: I don’t expect that to change with the 9xxxx3D either. What I’ve seen claimed in the press is that the 9xxx series have more thermal/power headroom than the 7xxx series, so you have more potential to make use of that headroom in PBO etc than the same sub-model of the last ge…

So 9800x3d officially announced by AMD. Please share here all the benchmarks (MSFS) vs 7800/7900/7950x3d. Didnt find single one yet with MSFS.

Here are some I’ve done as I tuned my new 7950X3D. I’ll do more testing once I get FS24 cooking. [image] My journey from AM4 to AM5 Hardware & Peripherals Thought I’d share a few pics of the transformation of my AM4 computer to AM5. Everything going smoothly so far, exc…

Lots of leaks and rumours but as far as I can see the formal release by AMD is still only due on November 7? I certainly have not seen anything official from them yet. As far as benchmarks are concerned: Tom’s Hardware includes MSFS in their benchmark suite. I have always found their reviews to be …

[AMD Responds to Intel: Ryzen 7 9800X3D Price, Specs, & Major Changes] [Screenshot 2024-10-31 214745] I bought my 7800x3D for around 320$ i think. Prices gone crazy it seems since than. Or maybe i was lucky.

[image] DrewmorKuZy: I bought my 7800x3D for around 320$ i think. Prices gone crazy it seems since than. Or maybe i was lucky. Lucky indeed: prices went crazy after that. The launch price for the 9800X3D seems reasonable: I was fearing a higher launch price. At this stage it converts to a les…

I know I’d definitely avoid the 7900X3D it’s a odd duck in the mix. Either 7800X3D for gaming or 7950X3D for gaming/productivity. 7800X3D may take a price hit in November and 9800X3D, as with most things, will just depend on your budget. 9700x isn’t a bad budget processor, better for apps than …

CPU upgrade: hedging my bets

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Here are some I’ve done as I tuned my new 7950X3D. I’ll do more testing once I get FS24 cooking.